A federal judge has restored protections for gray wolves across most of the U.S.
- The protections were lifted last year during the final days of the Trump administration. But a judge reversed that decision on Thursday, ruling that the wolf population wasn't sustainable without protection under the Endangered Species Act.
- Gray wolves nearly went extinct in the early 20th century due to over-hunting, but the population has rebounded thanks to conservation efforts.
- But some farmers say hunting wolves is necessary to stop them from killing livestock.
- What do you think should be done about the wolf population? Should a farmer be allowed to hunt wolves that interfere with livestock?
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